The vibe in this place was great! The staff were so helpful to explain their menu and drinks…read more The food options are all shareable/Tapas. We ordered a few to try and it was plenty of food. The drink menu was awesome. Creative combos but also very good. They also have a full bar of the ones listed don't hit the spot for you. It's an intimate settling with limited tables. You are definitely encouraged to sit back and enjoy the food and company as you listen to the piano player. It was a great dining experience for sure. If drinks and vibe are what you are looking for this is the place.

A new spot in the Watertown night scene, several friends suggested it would be the kind of place I…read morewould enjoy, considering my jazz background. I found myself with a hole in my social calendar one Thursday night the second week they were open, and decided to see what the buzz was all about. Their website and facebook page suggested to "dress to impress", so I dug out one of my bespoke Italian suits and found the perfect silk tie to match (lots of orange, because it was nearly Halloween) and hopped in the car to arrive early enough for the first show (they have two shows per night, 7pm and 9pm, both roughly 90 minutes). Picturing a bar-full of women in swanky gowns and men attired similarly to me, I was disappointed in finding out that substituting heels for sneakers with jeans was the norm for women, and throwing on a blazer over jeans was the standard for men. This is more a reflection of the area, than the business, and there were some couples who took this suggestion seriously, with some people dressed to the nines. The inside is gorgeous, with the lounge area filled with comfortable-looking seating areas, and a couple of tables for diners (not a lot of those, however). Paintings of legendary singers lined the walls. The bar area is sparsely decorated, and a bit too starkly lit for my taste, picturing the smoky jazz joints of my misspent youth. Lots of stools, and a beautiful stone bar top completed the look. I found a seat at the bar, and ordered a martini. No Stolichnaya available (except for raspberry) so I settled for Grey Goose instead. It was perfectly mixed, and I awaited for the piano show to begin. As they were new and starting to fill their entertainment ranks, that night they had a pianist who was auditioning. He was acceptable, with a decent voice, but lacked a lot of the spark of other performers I've seen. I have to go back another night to hear some of their other performers they have lined up. There's a menu of small plates that will fit nicely with cocktails, which is the main attraction there, with a list of seasonal offerings. Since I had already eaten, I didn't order any food, but what I saw presented to others looked good. Something for my next trip. All in all, this is someplace I will probably frequent, since it's close by, and in time, I'm sure the concept will catch on and become very popular. I'd suggest giving 88Keys a try for a special date night, or someplace to go if you're looking for a different vibe than the other entertainment venues in the area.

This is a very delayed review as I visited over the summer. Our party of 4 visited on an early…read moreSaturday evening and was able to be seated right away. The vibe is very much dark and moody. They were setting up for what looked like a guest DJ of sorts? Once the DJ started their music, it was VERY loud which was a little disappointing. We didn't try any of the food. We did try some of the cocktails though and they were all great. Also tried the paper bag beer because we couldn't resist the mystery. The beers were 16oz cans of craft beers. not bad! Overall, really liked the place!

Very moody, vibey lounge, restaurant, and bar in downtown New Haven. Stopped in before a late…read moredinner nearby on a Wednesday night around 6. There are couches in corners, tables, and bar seating. Only the bar tender seemed to be serving so service was very slow. I liked the aesthetic and Dj Kamakaze provided tunes or else I'd give a lower rating. Would return for an evening outing, good place to get lost.

What's behind the Green Door?…read more Well, I remember a song from my childhood called "Green Door" -it had a honky-tonk piano sound and I kind of remember it got some radio play in the early '60s. I also remember there was a porno movie named "Behind the Green Door". It was a big deal in 1972 and "starred" Marilyn Chambers -the Ivory Snow girl. Fast Forward to today. What's Behind the Green Door up in Collinsville, CT? A very nice restaurant known as the Green Door Restaurant. It's the house restaurant at Bridge Street Live - a music and entertainment venue on the Farmington River in the funky little town of Collinsville. We had dinner at the Green Door tonight and had a pretty favorable experience. We sat outside on the deck and enjoyed a pretty view of the River and enjoyed a singer and his acoustic guitar. So what kind of food might one find behind their Green Door? The menu had seven appetizers ranging from a $6 soup to an $18 Charcuterie Board, three salads ranging from $10 to $14 with a protein add-on between $8-$10 more, five sandwiches with a side for $13 or $14, six personal pizzas ($10-$15), and eight entrees ranging from $14 - $34. We shared a Hummus platter ($10) served with pita wedges, grape tomatoes, carrot and celery sticks, and broccoli florets. The hummus with Roasted Red Pepper was very good, the veggies were cold and crisp, and the pita bread was soft and warm. Not a bad value for ten bucks, but the actual amount of hummus wasn't very generous. I ordered one of the entrees - a Seared Sesame Ahi Tuna Bowl for $18. It was a big serving of six tuna slices with red quinoa & buckwheat, maybe two dozen crispy chickpeas, shaved carrots, sliced avocado, and arugula with a herb lemon dressing. The dish tasted great and was a pretty good value, considering the large serving. We also ordered a Reuben Sandwich ($14) of shaved corned beef, Thousand Island dressing, house made sauerkraut, and Fontina cheese, on Marbled Rye. The sandwich tasted great (especially the bread) but the weak link was the quantity of corned beef - not nearly enough. My Diet Coke $3 and that price speaks for itself -it was high. Our modest dinner ran around $47 (after tax) and I didn't really feel our overall value was there. Yes, the view was nice, the service was friendly, and the menu was varied. If you're attending a show at Bridge Street, it does make a lot of sense to eat here as a convenience. Otherwise, I'm not really convinced to go through that Green Door again.

Great place to watch a concert. Down side is that the beer…read moresection is very dated. No craft beers, just your basic Bud, seasonal Sam Adams, etc.

Another Fantastic night of Great Food, Attentive Service & TRULY?…read more Amazing music by Davide Pannozzo Blues Trio - My guest had never been there - & was WOWED by the experience!! Maura & her Staff ran a packed room like Pros - I Could NOT be happier!!!

Extremely disappointing experience. I was honestly shocked by both the prices and the level of…read moreservice. I ordered one drink and a small appetizer that was supposedly part of "happy hour," and somehow ended up spending almost $60. The drink was ridiculously overpriced and took nearly 20 minutes to arrive, despite being a very simple order. The appetizer was also unreasonably priced and took about an hour to arrive. I had to ask for it three separate times. Then I discovered an additional service charge had been added to the bill, which was particularly frustrating given how poor the service actually was. It felt like I was paying premium prices and mandatory additional fees while receiving anything but premium service. Spending nearly $60 for one drink, a small appetizer, and added fees is absurd. There are far too many great places to enjoy live music and have a drink to justify these kinds of prices and this level of service. I definitely will not be returning.

Food Fabulous Service Outstanding…read more Ambiance like home We hadn't been since before COVID so some friends of ours who are fans took us. We started with a huge bowl of popcorn. Ordered beer and then ate the best ribs I have ever eaten. The only trouble is that our server was outstanding and like to give them a shout out. Can't wait to go back

Stopped in there for lunch around 3pm on a Friday , place was almost empty , between lunch and…read moredinner I guess ? I got the brisket plate with two sides, I got the Cole slaw and the Mac and cheese . It was close to $23 . They also have chicken , pulled pork and smoke sausage plates . For $15 to $18 with 2 sides. The brisket was amazing , 5 good size slices . Very tasty, the Cole slaw was good , above average , and a good amount . And the Mac and cheese was very good , and no "up charge" one of the last places I went there was a $3 up charge . So I passed . Everything was great , great service , food came out in 10 minutes . I'll be back again .

We had a great night at the owl bar. Chadwick was our bartender and had all great suggestions for…read moredrinks and cigars. The prices aren't bad and the drinks were excellent. Highly recommended: THE LEGIONNAIRE $13 Vanilla Vodka, Pineapple Jalapeno Shrub, Dry Sherry, Lemon, Cassis - a F r e n c h M a r t i n i w i t h a t w i s t - The old school hip hop music was on and everyone seemed to be having a great night. There was no dress code and there was a mix of age levels.

This spot is rumored for having some of the best espresso martinis in downtown New Haven -- and I'd…read moresay they live up to the hype with a solid 7 out of 10. I was a little surprised that outside water bottles weren't allowed inside, especially on such a hot day, which definitely took away from the experience a bit. Also, if you're sensitive to the smell of smoke, you might want to skip this one -- it's pretty noticeable throughout the space.

Fantastic Venue No bad seating…read moreGood Food ( try the pork belly) Good service Defiantly will be back

We had a nice night out. Unfortunately, the menu online was not the same menu we were presented…read morewith. The menu is very limited in the restaurant. We got the chicken lollipop appetizer with the pineapple and we all got cheesesteak sandwiches. Food was good, just not memorable. I feel like we settled because there wasn't too much on the menu that we were interested in. Please fix your menu! This is such a great place to see a show and have dinner. The best part should be the dinner! Our waiter was excellent though, and drinks were good.

Great jazz club and totally worth the train ride from NYC. There's a BNB across the bar and…read moretotally worth the bang for your buck. B.H.

Happened to stumble across this venue and it's a great place to visit and hear live music. It's an…read moreintimate venue so you definitely want to get there when doors open to get the best seating. Service was friendly. By showtime, the place really filled in. Great sound and just a really cool vibe all around. They have a bar and offer small bites with a savory and sweet option.

Dudleytown is the best place around for a drink after work. Right near several business parks, its…read morenot uncommon to run into colleagues. They have several sours, seltzer & a smoothie beer for people like me who are not the biggest beer drinkers. I love coming in the fall and sitting by the fire outside. Last night, a jam band was playing and the vibes were very chill. The burgers are very good, pizza fresh out of the huge log-oven in the back. I would reccomend Dudleytown to anyone looking for a place to check out. You can sit at the bar, the restaurant, or seat yourself at the copious tables indoors & out. Thank you to the bar staff last night for letting me sample so many drinks! They're the best!

Stopped by after work for some drinks with the girls , the brewery is very large with lots of…read moreoutdoor and indoor seating , which was nice . On one side of the brewery is the bar where you can order drinks and on the opposite of the brewery is another area where you can order food ( which was a little weird, they give you a pager to let you know when the food is ready and you can go pick it up ) The bar tender was super nice I normally don't drink or like beer however they had so many options here . I tried the smoothie beer which was really good ! I also preferred the pretzel which is my fav thing to order at a brewery which was also really good . Overall great atmosphere , nice and helpful staff in the bar area and great bear options even for people who may not like beer ( like myself )